DJ Fresh Faces Backlash for 'Attention-Seeking' Behaviour During Thabiso Sikwane’s Funeral

• Some fans have gone after house music producer DJ Fresh for his showing at his late ex-wife Thabiso Sikwane's service
• A memorial and funeral service was held for Sikwane at 3C Ministries Church in Centurion, Gauteng, on Friday
• DJ Fresh spoke at her service, during which he spoke about Sikwane's resilience amid their marital problems

Not all found DJ Fresh, real name Thato Sikwane, to be sincere in his tribute to his ex-wife, renowned broadcaster Thabiso Sikwane.

Sikwane's memorial and funeral service was held on Friday, 6 September, at 3C Ministries Church in Irene, Centurion, Gauteng.

Fans criticise 'attention seeking' DJ Fresh

A private cremation will be held for her at a later date after she died from a possible cardiac event aged 50 on Saturday, 31 August.

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DJ Fresh, to whom she was married for 20 years until the two announced their divorce in February 2022, spoke at her service.

In one passage, speaking about Sikwane's resilience amid their marital problems, DJ Fresh said:

"She relentlessly never gave up on me as a human being. Even when she said maybe we must cut our losses, she said it with love, saying we would not fight about this."

However, his utterances did not receive widespread reception or sympathy, with many onlookers bashing his character and accusing him of allegedly mistreating his ex-wife, with whom he shares four children.

Posting under several videos of excerpts of DJ Fresh's speech, X users went on a relentless witchhunt against the house music producer.

@Moanerleaser hit out:

"Dedicating your life to making a 'komkyk' (spectacle) out of the mother of your kids all the way to her last day on earth. Rotten."

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@FittedZi expressed another strong sentiment, saying:

"I was avoiding saying this. Nje, since she passed, this was what was going through my mind about this gent: he put her through so much trauma. And trauma is lethal in a woman’s body."

@KgomotsoTlhapan opined that Sikwane had even aged.

"Shame. Probably because of what he put her through in their marriage. Disgusting."

Another vocal observer, @LeboRed1, insinuated that DJ Fresh was narcissistic.

"I hate how he made it look like she was always after him on some, 'She asked me for a job' ... 'she suggested herself as a guest' ... 'she asked me this and that'. What on earth did he willingly do for her?"

DJ Fresh had also said Sikwane's appearance on his podcast, premiering one day before her demise, was partly intended to act as a platform for him to issue her a public apology for the hurt he caused her in a planned second part.

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@officialtwinny went after him for the irony.

"DJ Fresh has been in public all his life, yet he chose to give his ex-wife a 'public apology' as she laid in her coffin."

@madiepetsane2 added:

"There's something off about how Thato (DJ Fresh) is so free ... something is hectically off about [him]! Thabiso Sikwane is resting shame. This man looks problematic. I can't put it in full sentences!"

What you need to know about DJ Fresh

DJ Fresh, whose real name is Thato Sikwane, is a prominent deejay, producer and entrepreneur known for his remarkable career and fame. Although he hails from Botswana, he has established his career in South Africa. Many fans are unaware that DJ Fresh spent his early childhood years in Botswana before moving to South Africa.

DJ Fresh earned a Media Studies diploma from Boston Media House in Johannesburg and began his radio career at YFM while still in his third year of studies. He spent eight years at YFM before transitioning to 5FM's popular Drive Time slot.

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Fresh was a beloved radio presenter at 5FM for over a decade before joining Metro FM in 2017, where his Fresh Breakfast Show quickly became a favourite. However, in August 2019, he was dismissed from Metro FM following a listener complaint to the BCCSA about his use of strong language on air. Fresh later took over the Drive Time show at 947 but was also let go following allegations of rape.

Praise poet Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni dies

In related news, Briefly News reported that the deaths of praise poet Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni and Thabiso Sikwane rocked the entertainment industry.

Mbangeni's family released a statement on Saturday, 31 August, with the news. Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela posted it to his X:

"RIP: Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni. The poet and singer has passed away. #RIPJessicaMbangeni," he captioned the post.

Source: Briefly News